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Waterford board approves elementary playground contracts despite calls for facilities utilization study
Summary
Trustees approved multiple contracts to install and upgrade playgrounds at six elementary schools, funded by the 2020 bond. One trustee opposed, citing a lack of a current facilities utilization study and declining enrollment; other trustees said the contracts fulfill bond commitments and equipment can be relocated if needed.
The Waterford School Board voted to award contracts to install and renovate elementary school playgrounds at six schools using 2020 bond proceeds, approving multiple bid packages despite objections from one trustee who urged a facilities utilization study before spending.
What the board approved: Two bid packages were approved for playground work across multiple schools. For BP25-03A (Cooley and Haviland), the board approved awarding Michigan Recreational Construction Inc. $356,800 for playground equipment installation and Jacqueline Contracting LLC $449,000 for site…
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